Fred C. and Katherine B. Andersen Foundation

FamilyWise is pleased to announce that long-time partner The Fred C. and Katherine B. Andersen Foundation has made a grant of $15,000 in support of Supervised Visitation and Safe Exchange Services. This service is for families experiencing high conflict and addresses safety concerns for victims of domestic violence and children who are at risk for abuse or neglect. Through this program, non-custodial parents can visit their children in a safe and nurturing environment that utilizes the model of supportive parenting time as defined by the Supervised Visitation Network. Investment by the Foundation will greatly further our agency mission to strengthen families and the community through programs that encourage self-determination, self-sufficiency, and healthy family lifestyles.

Last year, the support of the Foundation helped FamilyWise provide services to a greater number of families and at-risk individuals, increasing capacity by a significant 44%. FamilyWise served nearly 4,000 at-risk individuals through our intensive programming: 63% came from under-represented racial or ethnic groups and over 87% of the clients we served lived under 100% of poverty. FamilyWise’s reputation for expertise in culturally sensitive and competent services to some of Minnesota’s most vulnerable children and adults helps to reduce instances of homelessness, poverty, exploitation and violence.

For further information, please contact Ann Gaasch, Executive Director, via email or at 612.877.7827. We welcome inquiries and partnership opportunities.

About The Fred C. and Katherine B. Andersen Foundation
The Fred C. and Katherine B. Andersen Foundation, a philanthropic effort related to the Andersen Corporation, primarily focuses on higher education organizations that do not receive federal funding. The foundation also has an interest in nonprofits that provide youth, elderly and health services in St. Croix, Pierce and Polk Counties of Wisconsin and Washington County of Minnesota. In 2014, the Foundation’s gifts totaled just under $17 million dollars. To learn more about the Foundation, call 651.264.7355.

About FamilyWiseFamilyWise, celebrating its 40th anniversary this year, has been keeping children safe and helping families gain the stability needed to lead healthy and productive lives since 1976. FamilyWise provides parent education, comprehensive support services, and supervised visitation and safe exchange services to at-risk children and families experiencing trauma. Over 1,600 families were served in 2015 and nearly 2,150 children were kept safe while parents learned to help them achieve age-appropriate developmental milestones.